Will Hamas win the Peace?
WASHINGTON, DC: For generations to come, the Palestinians will remember the horrific war in Gaza with pain and bitterness. But what cannot yet be seen is how Palestinians will view…
Hopes high worldwide for Obama presidency, says poll
LONDON: Hopes that Barack Obama can improve US ties with the rest of the world have grown even stronger in the run-up to his inauguration as president, a poll said…
Quranist blogger in detention despite release order
CAIRO: Quranist blogger Reda Abdel Rahman remains in police custody despite being acquitted by the Supreme State Security Emergency Court earlier this month, according to the Egyptian Initiative for Personal…
Health Ministry cracks down on illegal organ trade
CAIRO: The Ministry of Health reported a significant decline in illegal organ transplants since it launched a campaign against the practice in hospitals nationwide, said a ministry official.Dr Abdel Rahman…
Doctors' family denied knowledge of royal pardon
CAIRO: The family of the Egyptian doctor imprisoned in Saudi Arabia and the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs have denied reports that the doctor received a royal pardon from the…
Police officer implicated in Samalut murder released
CAIRO: Mohamed Anwar, the police officer held in relation to the murder of a pregnant woman in Samalut in northern Minya, was released after a key witness changed her testimony,…
Al-Badri commends defender Samir
CAIRO: Ahly assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri highlighted the progress of young defender Mohamed Samir, following Monday s victory over Harras Hodoud.Samir deputized for skipper Shadi Mohamed at the heart of…
Flavio strike downs Hodoud
CAIRO: Ahly beat Harras Hodoud 1-0 in the Egyptian Premier League game played in Cairo on Monday.Angolan Flavio Amado scored the only goal of the game courtesy of a 36th…